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1954 Martin D-18 Guitar This is another great mid-fifties dread in unbelievable condition. It’s totally crack-free (also, not even a “pick guard” crack). Was acquired in 100% original condition: bridge, saddle, bridge pins, tuners, everything. Just had a neck set– resulting in great action, and tone/projection. With new condition Martin hard shell case.

Considered by many to be most charming, intimate, 19th century Martin parlor guitar, the Martin 3-17 features Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack spruce top, and Jerome tuners. This particular instrument, with an unbelievably beautiful, lyrical voice, was made in the early 1850’s, as we can tell by several clues. It’s a lot like Mark [...]

One of the first Martin 3K Ukeleles ever made. This is possibly a prototype, one of the first, all hand-made Martin 3K Ukeleles, made probably before the official introduction of the model by Martin in 1919-1920. It has many signs that it was the one of the first ones: Ebony fretboard is hand-cut Fretboard inlays [...]

1939 Martin 0-18 Guitar This guitar has two salient features: it’s not for the squeamish (guitar weenies) because it’s been “rode hard and put up wet” as we say in Texas. The second feature: I defy anyone to show me a better sounding prewar Martin 0-18, at any price and in any condition. This guitar, [...]

Martin has refined their “Authentic” series 1930’s recreations. When the first D-28A came out a about 5 years ago, it was Brazilian rosewood, with a price tag north of $20K. So when Martin decided to produce a Madagascar rosewood version, it was very welcome. In fact Martin learned from the earlier “Authentic” models and this [...]